Cinematic Glossary
Script writing always occurs within the contemporary time frame, fueled by guided imagination. The following cinematic terms are used to describe various situations in the script:
INT Internal scene (Home, Car, Spaceship, Etc…)
EXT External scene (Beach, Street, etc…)
VOICE OVER Hearing the actor's voice while the previous scene continues to be displayed.
CUT TO Abruptly transitioning from the current scene to the next.
FADE OUT The image gradually fades until it disappears.
FADE IN Starting with a blurry image that slowly comes into focus.
FLASHBACK Portraying a scene from the past or future.
END FLASHBACK Returning to the present time of the script.
SUPERIMPOSE Overlaying one photo or video onto another, creating a simultaneous appearance.
ZOOM IN Moving the camera closer.
ZOOM OUT Moving the camera away.
BLACK SCREEN A few seconds of a black screen, symbolizing a disconnection and transition to the next scene.
And now, onto the script…